Carmyle is a suburb in the east end of Glasgow, Scotland, directly north of the River Clyde.
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10 Facts About Carmyle
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Administratively, Carmyle falls under the Shettleston ward of Glasgow City Council.
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Name Carmyle is derived from Gaelic and translates as "the bare cairn".
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Therefore, the lands in and around Carmyle were probably cleared at an early date, so as to give room for successful agriculture.
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Carmyle's interference led the dean and chapter to appeal to the Pope in 1275, for redress.
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The name Hutchesoune was applied to the district called Nether Carmyle, having been added in or about the year 1579, to the lands now owned by Thomas Hutcheson.
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Carmyle Church is a linked charge with Kenmuir Mount Vernon Church of Scotland on London Road, with the one minister serving both congregations.
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Foxley Bowling Club in Carmyle Avenue was instituted in 1914, taking its name from the local estate called Foxley.
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Several residents of Carmyle are members and a friendly rivalry exists between the two clubs.
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Carmyle went on to become one of the most successful managers in the history of Rangers FC across two spells in charge, and managed the Scotland national football team.
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